- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Flint, MI
Special Education Services
Federal NCES profile for Special Education Services, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 268040002023
👥 S:T ratio 94
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Special Education Services earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan.
- #1 of 9
- schools in Flint · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 1.4:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 75.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Special Education Services has class sizes smaller than 99% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Special Education Services ranks #1 of 9 schools in Flint, MI.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Special Education Services shrank from 20 students in 2022-23 to 15 in 2023-24 (-25.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 14.8 → 11.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-5 students YoY 268040002023 · Flint, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
19 enr · 1.4:1 · 75.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Elmer a Knopf Learning Center (342 students)
Special Education Services shrank from 20 students in 2022-23 to 15 in 2023-24 (-25.0%). Teacher FTE lost 14.8 → 11.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Special Education Services in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elmer a Knopf
Elmer a Knopf Learning Center
342 students
- Marion D Crous
Marion D Crouse Instr Center
137 students
- Early Childhoo 106
Early Childhood Programs and Services
106 students
- Transition Cen 39
Transition Center
39 students
- This school 19
Special Education Services
19 students
What this shows Special Education Services reports 19 students on the CCD universe file.
How Special Education Services compares
Special Education Services is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 1.4:1 | ▼ 92% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.0% | ▲ 38% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 19 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
1.4:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
19
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
1.4:1
students per teacher
- 92% below state mean
Top 1% in Michigan - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
63.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.7%
African American 21.1%
Two or More 5.3%
Largest group: White at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.0, Special Education Services is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
How Special Education Services Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmer a Knopf Learning Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marion D Crouse Instr Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Programs and Services | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Transition Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Special Education Services's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 137
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 106
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 39
- Students per teacher
- 2.2:1
- Resource Index
- 91/100
Similar other schools in Flint
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
The New Standard Academy
Standard public school
859 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Northridge Academy
Standard public school
263 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Richfield Public School Academy Early Learning Center Pk2
Standard public school
216 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Academy West Alternative Education
Alternative education program
199 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Brownell Stem Academy
Standard public school
160 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Ca Alternative Edatlantis
Alternative education program
110 students 27.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~19 students)
Frequently asked questions about Special Education Services
How many students attend Special Education Services?
Special Education Services has 19 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Flint, MI. CCD year-over-year: 20 (2022-23) → 15 (2023-24), down 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Special Education Services?
The student-teacher ratio at Special Education Services is 1.4:1, which is 92% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 91% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Special Education Services?
75.0% of students at Special Education Services are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Special Education Services?
The largest demographic group at Special Education Services is White at 73.7% of enrollment, in Flint, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Special Education Services?
Special Education Services has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Special Education Services rank among schools in Flint?
By Resource Investment Index, Special Education Services ranks #1 of 9 schools in Flint, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Flint on the city page.
What other schools are in Genesee Isd?
Besides Special Education Services, Genesee Isd also operates Elmer a Knopf Learning Center (342 students), Marion D Crouse Instr Center (137 students), and Early Childhood Programs and Services (106 students). See the Genesee Isd district page for the complete list.